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Venezuelas Maduro arrives inNew Yorkto face trial after capture

Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, who was seized by US Delta Force commandos, has arrived in New York to face trial in a federal court on narco-t

AUS vs ENG fifth Ashes Test: England wins toss, elect to bat

Neither team selected a specialist spinner with England bringing seamer Matthew Potts into the side in place of the injured Gus Atkinson and Shoa

Parivar, party, and the quest for power

Cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray, whose acrimonious split two decades ago had led to a change in the dynamics of regional politics in M

South Korea says North Korea has launched ballistic missile into sea

Japan's Defence Ministry also reported a suspected missile launch by North Korea

Hour of Freedom Has Arrived, Says Machado After Maduros Capture

The time has come for popular sovereignty and national sovereignty to rule in our country, she said

Venezuela diaspora celebrates Maduro's deposition, wonders what's next

Chants celebrating Nicolas Maduros capture were heard on the streets of capital cities in Latin America and in Spain, where Venezuelans gathered

US strikes on Venezuela: Trump says US will 'run' Venezuela and 'fix oil infrastructure'

Trump plunges the US into a new era of risk in Venezuela

President Donald Trump said the United States plans to run Venezuela for an unspecified period after U.S. forces seized President Nicols Maduro a

Modern core library for minerals to be set up in Rajasthan

An analysis of other techniques and systems for core preservation will also be carried out along with the preparation of a blueprint for scientif

Actor Ashish Vidyarthi, wife injured in accident

In a social media post, he said he received minor injuries while his wife, Rupali Baruah, was under observation

US actions in Venezuela constitute dangerous precedent, international law not respected: UN chief

The United Nations chief is alarmed by the US military action in Venezuela. President Nicolas Maduro and his wife have been captured. The UN Secr

Is it legal for the US to 'run' Venezuela after Maduro's capture?

The U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro and President Donald Trumps claim that Washington will temporarily run the country have ra

Good News for Uttar Pradesh residents: Ganga Expressway work to be complete by THIS date as Chief Secretary SP Goyal sets deadline

Goyal instructed that work orders for water and power supply in Buda's activation area should be issued this month, and the construction of the 6

Mamdani Opposes Maduro Capture, Calls US Action an Act of War

Mamdani said the latant pursuit of regime change impacts New Yorkers, including Venezuelans who live in the city

Gold, silver prices today, January 4, 2026: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On January 4, 2026, gold prices in India range from Rs 13,621 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 12,486 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced at

US military operation in Venezuela disrupts Caribbean holiday travel, hundreds of flights canceled

A U.S. military operation capturing Venezuela's president has caused widespread Caribbean travel disruptions. Hundreds of flights were canceled a

New Buddhist outfit stakes claim to being part of Ladakh talks

Nicolas Maduro, His Wife Land in New York After US Military Capture

FBI agents surrounded Maduro as he descended from a US government plane and slowly escorted him along the tarmac at a National Guard facility in

Nicolas Maduro, his wife land in New York, indicted in US court after US military capture

Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured in Caracas during a U.S. military operation and flown to New York, w

Ahead of ECINet launch, EC asks citizens to test its trial version

Morning Digest: Venezuelas Maduro arrives in U.S. after capture; Supreme Court to pronounce verdict in bail pleas of Umar Khalid, others on Jan 5, and more

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MEA Advises Indians to Avoid Non-Essential Travel to Venezuela

The advisory comes after Venezuelas President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured in Caracas and flown out of the country

The Venezuelan oil industry Trump is planning to revive

President Donald Trump said Venezuelas oil industry could become profitable again with backing from the United States, after U.S. forces captured

81-year-old loses over 7 crore to 'digital arrest' scam in Hyderabad

Key Hindu candidate barred from contesting Bangladesh polls

A key Hindu candidate, Gobindadeb Pramanik, had his nomination rejected for the Gopalganj-3 seat in Bangladesh polls due to alleged invalid signa

Where does India stand on acid attacks? | Explained

What is survivor and social activist Shaheen Malik fighting for? What happened to her case in court? How many cases were reported in 2023, the la

One hand bag rule vital amid power bank fire fears: Experts

India has prohibited charging power banks inflight and using them with in-seat power systems due to the risk of lithium batteries catching fire.

Despite backlash on use of Punjabi music, Babbulicious remains unfazed

A Punjabi pop song by Toronto-based artist Babbulicious became the unlikely soundtrack to New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration, creating

Heavy rain, high tides cause flooding along stretch of Northern California

No injuries were reported but authorities were called to assist when cars got stuck in floodwater as high as three and four feet (1.1 and 1.2 met

'Chinese peptides' are the latest biohacking trend in the tech world

Tech professionals are embracing unapproved Chinese peptides for weight loss, fitness, and productivity. These substances, often sourced directly

What went wrong with a rabies vaccine batch? | Explained

Has the problem been rectified? Should patients repeat the doses?

Uttar Pradesh gangster 'under threat' posts live videos

Gangster Haji Firoz Khan staged a dramatic protest, chaining himself and rigging a noose at his home, claiming an immediate threat from Uttar Pra

5-year-old abducted, gangraped & thrown off building dies, 2 held

A horrific incident unfolded in Bulandshahr where a five-year-old girl was allegedly abducted and sexually assaulted by two men. The perpetrators

Why Indias Digital Health Stack Must Be Designed Like a Public Good

Dr. Piyush Singla Indias digital health ambitions are both timely and necessary. The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has laid the foundati

Which are the airports being privatised? | Explained

How were the places selected? When is the tender process likely to begin? What are the privatisation goals a part of? When was the revenue-sharin

Chhamb Border Villages Long Wait for Homecoming

The Homeland Beyond the Gate Dr Vikas Sharma drvikassharma20202020@gmail.com There are places that never find space in travel brochures or televi

New Year Resolution Discovering the True Meaning of Happiness

MAAster G As we know, we are celebrating the New Year. One year has passed, and we are entering a new one. There is celebration everywhere. But g

Rajasthan ATS detains cleric for anti-national activities

Rajasthan's Anti-Terrorism Squad detained a 45-year-old cleric from Uttar Pradesh in Jaisalmer's Kuriyaberi village, near the India-Pakistan bord

Jammu and Kashmir Road Ahead in 2026

Taresh Gupta tareshgupta042@gmail.com As Jammu and Kashmir enters the year 2026, the region stands at a decisive stage in its journey of developm

The Paradox of Plenty

Adhiraj Verma From Scarcity to Surplus I was recently thinking about how far weve come as a country since the 1990s. LPG not the gas cylinder, b

Britain and France conduct joint airstrike on suspected ISIS arms cache in Syria

The operation used Typhoon FGR4 jets and Paveway IV guided bombs, supported by a Voyager refuelling tanker.

Vague claims against in-laws insufficient for prosecution: Karnataka HC

He chose UK, she chose India: Gujarat HC paves way for couples divorce

Gujarat High Court has granted a couple divorce, overturning a family court's rejection of their mutual consent petition. The marriage faltered d

Following BCCI diktat, KKR releases Mustafizur Rahman amid Indo-Bangla tensions

GUWAHATI, Jan 3: Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has been released by IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders after being instructed to do so by t

Rana reviews PHE, Irrigation and Forest sector works in Kalakote-Sunderbani

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 3: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today conducte

Rs 30,000 cr to be invested in 5 years for pan India forensic labs network: Shah

NEW DELHI, Jan 3 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said the government will create such a system by 2029 wherein the entire judicial pr

Venezuelas Maduro arrives in New York after U.S. capture: reports

The leftist leader was expected to be flown by helicopter to New York City, where he faces drug trafficking charges

Yawer Hassans 85 in vain as UP thumps J&K by 58 runs

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 3: Uttar Pradesh produced a dominating all-round performance to defeat Jamm

BJP holds review meeting of Nowshera, Poonch, Rajouri

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 3: J&K BJP president and MP (Rajya Sabha), Sat Sharma CA, Leader of Opposition in J&K Legislative Assembly, Su

Drug addiction triples in last 3 years in Kashmir: Div Com

Fayaz Bukhari Srinagar, Jan 3: The drug addiction in J&K has escalated sharply, with addiction levels nearly tripling over the past three and a h

Serious violation of international law: China condemns US airstrikes on Venezuela, Maduros capture

BEIJING, Jan 3: China on Saturday condemned the US airstrikes on Venezuela and the capture of its president, Nicolas Maduro and his wife, describ

Valley Stars, Royal Goodwill advance to SFs of JKPL

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 3: The Quarter-Finals of Jammu Kashmir Premier League (JKPL) 202526 witnessed thrilling cricket at Univ

LG unveils The Last Dose

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 3: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday unveiled the poster of The Last Dose, an awareness film on drug

Vaishnaw inspects Vande Bharat sleeper train at New Delhi Railway Station

NEW DELHI, Jan 3: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said the new-generation Vande Bharat sleeper train would have improved amenities

Russia condemns US military strikes on Venezuela, calls it violation of international law

MOSCOW, Jan 3: Russia has sharply criticised the reported U.S. military strikes on Venezuela, calling it a clear violation of international law a

After ousting Maduro, Trump commits to another foreign policy project

Analysts say the move signals a bold, high-risk expansion of Trumps unilateral approach to global affairs.

Being on waitlist does not guarantee hiring, says Allahabad high court

The Allahabad High Court ruled that waitlisted candidates do not have an absolute right to appointment, and waitlists cannot exist indefinitely.

The heat is rising

Climate change is a strange beast for at least two reasons. The first is, the victim is also the perpetrator; the other is that independent victo

Mendipathar railway station, jolni manderangna bangen namgnirangko rabaenga

SHILLONG: Khasi aro Jaintia Hills ajarango rel gari rabaaniko jegaltokkuengoba, Garo Hills-ode Mendipathar Railway Station dongahani gimin jolni

Bombay HC-ni judge-ko Mlaya HC-ni CJ songa

SHILLONG: Bombay High Court-ni judge, Justice Revati Mohite Dere-ko Meghalaya High Court-ni Chief Justice songaha ine mamong sorkarioni uiataniko

MP Ch Ramzan presses for stronger forensic infra in J&K at MHA Consultative meet

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 3: Member of Parliament (MP) Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan strongly pitched for urgent strengthening of forensic sci

Yasha Mudgal reviews progress of works under SASCI projects

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 3: Commissioner Secretary, Youth Services & Sports (YSS), Yasha Mudgal, today chaired a high level review meet

SRP-ni bidingo Expert Committee-ni report-ko tarake parakchina KSU dabia

SHILLONG: State Reservation Policy (SRP)-ni bidingo Expert Committee-ni tarie ongipa report-ara namen bakroa aro kg 200-mang ongpilani asel ia re

Palace complete signing of Wales forward Johnson

London, Jan 3: Crystal Palace signed forward Brennan Johnson from Tottenham after the Wales international struggled for playing time under Spurs

Kristianrangko chadrapanirang batroroenganina NPP jegala

SHILLONG: Adita salrangna skang, Assam adokni Nalbari-o donggipa St Marys English School-o Krismasna taritilonganirangko Vishva Hindu Parishad (V

ISL dates to be announced next week: AIFF

New Delhi, Jan 3: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Saturday said that the date of commencement of the delayed 2025-26 season of the In

Bulgarias 1994 WC coach Dimitar Penev dies at 80

Sofia, Jan 3: Dimitar Penev, the Bulgarian coach who guided his countrys team to the semifinals at the 1994 World Cup in the United States, has d

The importance of leaving home

A girl deserves to go out into the world for her education or work to find herself

Dehradun-o Tripura-ni chatro saksako sootanina NPYF jegala

SHILLONG: Adita salrangna skang, Tripura adokni chatro saksako Uttarakhand adokni Dehradun songjinmao chakkuchi sue chadrapani jaman, ia chatro s

DM Jammu issues advisory for courier, parcel services

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 3: In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita-2023 (BNSS)

DDC Rajouri inspects heritage site at Lah Wali Bowli

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Jan 3: District Development Commissioner, Rajouri Abhishek Sharma today visited the heritage site at Lah Wali Bo

Your 2026 through the Zodiac

Aries (March 21-April 20) This year blends ambition with reflection and emotional insight. Saturn, Mars, Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter guide a bala

Mandeep Kaur leads sanitation drive in Jammu city

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 3: In a major push to enhance cleanliness and civic hygiene ahead of the Republic Day celebration, Commissione

Peer Baba land row: SDM RS Pura denies role, says Waqf Board sole allotting authority

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 3: Amid allegations over alleged irregularities in the allotment of land attached to the Peer Baba Badyal Quaz

One-day awareness camp on New Labour Codes held

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Jan 3: The Labour Department Samba organised a one-day awareness and interactive programme on the New Labour Codes

Bengal polls: Will increase tea garden workers daily wages to 300after we form govt., says TMC MP AbhishekBanerjee

TMC MP said he will raise the issue of creches and PHCs in Kolkata in front of senior party leaders and CM Mamata Banerjee

Winter blooms that keep the Nilgiris alive

They are extremely beautiful to behold, with flowers varying from white to red, blue and yellow

When the tongue forgets its way home

The earth still whispers in the languages one no longer remembers how to answer

Rajasthan redraws Barmer-Balotra borders, triggers political row

Rajasthan government controversially redrew Barmer and Balotra district boundaries just before census freeze, shifting thousands of voters. The m

Rockets hit Syria's Damascus, damaging mosque: local authorities

The Mazzeh area has recently witnessed a series of explosions from falling projectiles, and authorities have not identified those responsible

Quote of the day by Vincent Van Gogh: 'The heart of man is very much like the sea, it has its storms, it has its tides and in its depths it has its pearls too'

Quote of the day by Vincent Van Gogh explains todays quote about the human heart and the sea, showing emotions, struggle, change, and inner value

Goodbye congestion

Accept permanent gridlock as the cost of growth, or adopt the solutions the world has already shown to work

518 Reds killed in encounters in Chhattisgarh in past 2 years

Security forces have eliminated 14 Maoists in Bastar, including key figures like Sachin Mangtu, in separate operations in Bijapur and Sukma. This

Top Red Devas surrender signals near end of Maoist era in Bastar; 14 killed as wipeout target looms

Following the encounter of top Maoist Madvi Hidma, his close confidant Barse Deva surrendered with 40 rebels in Telangana, marking the apparent w

New Year, new resolutions

Do they really work, or are they just a time-honoured tradition?

Marketing lesson on the tracks

When trains become more than just a mode of transport

State records first full freight rake-loading in Mendipathar

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 3: While any sort of railway continues to be opposed in the Khasi Hills region, the railway line in Mendipathar con

US captures Venezuelas Prez, his wife

Caracas, Jan 3: The United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and flew him out of the country in an extraordinary military opera

Nitin Nabin likely to be BJP chief before Budget session

Nitin Nabin is poised to become the BJP's new national president, with elections anticipated post-January 14. This move signals a potential gener

Meghalaya film premieres in Sri Lanka

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 3: A Khasi-language film from Meghalaya opened the 11th edition of the Jaffna International Cinema Festival in Sri